Former Texas lawmakers’ costliest uses of leftover campaign funds
Retired Texas lawmakers spent the most money on campaign contributions. Here is an infographic looking at the costliest expenses incurred by former members of the Texas congressional delegation.
View ArticleWho’s driving the social media discussion of #ImWithAbbott? You may be...
Each week, Texas on the Potomac examines the use of a popular hashtag and identifies the most influential users. Today, to mark the gubernatorial campaign launch of Greg Abbott, we look at #ImWithAbbott.
View ArticleJustice Department seeks to block Texas from unilaterally implementing Voter...
Based on evidence of intentional racial discrimination in a Texas redistricting case last year, Holder, in prepared remarks, said the "state of Texas should be required to go through a preclearance...
View ArticleTexas Twitter Tussle: Dan Patrick vs. Jerry Patterson
Every week, Texas on the Potomac compares the social media efforts of two prominent Texas political figures. Today, we look at the efforts of two of the Republican contenders for lieutenant governor,...
View ArticleTexas Twitter Tussle: George P. Bush vs. Jeb Bush
Every week, Texas on the Potomac compares the social media efforts of politicians with a Texas connection. Today, we look at how George P. Bush, the Republican frontrunner for Texas Land Commissioner,...
View ArticlePolitical Cartoons of the Week: Excrement at the Texas Capitol
Texas on the Potomac presents political cartoons from the week of July 27- August 2.
View Article‘Run, Wendy, Run,’ Texas Democrats urge Davis after National Press Club speech
"I will be a cheerleader working for her success," said HarrisCounty Sheriff Adrian Garcia. "She has become the voice of women, but she's also become the voice of Texans who want a better opportunity."
View ArticleTea Party midsummer night’s dream: A Louie Gohmert challenge to John Cornyn...
“Before I dive in," Gohmert told the Washington Examiner, “I need to feel it in my heart. I don’t feel it in my heart right now.”
View ArticleObamacare foe Greg Abbott steers clear of Ted Cruz’s government shutdown threat
Abbott was asked if he supported efforts by conservative Republicans in Washington, Cruz in particular, to de-fund Obamacare, including the threat of a partial government shutdown to achieve it. Abbott...
View ArticleSteve Stockman repeatedly failed to report business ties and explain details...
Rep. Steve Stockman has failed repeatedly to disclose business affiliations that stretch from Texas to the British Virgin Islands on his Congressional financial disclosure forms, an investigation by...
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